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Eagles Use 200th Pick On Quez Watkins
The Philadelphia Eagles needed wide receiver help coming into the 2020 NFL Draft, and they certainly addressed that need with Quez Watkins joining Jalen Reagor and John Hightower as Eagles draftees. Watkins is a pure burner with sub-4.4 second 40-yard dash speed, which is something the Eagles lacked last season amid their myriad of receiver […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoRams Boost Secondary With Jordan Fuller
The Los Angeles Rams used the 199th overall pick in Saturday's NFL Draft on Ohio State safety Jordan Fuller. Fuller is the prototype safety in terms of size and athleticism, but he will need to improve his coverage to become an NFL starter. He is a solid tackler, which helps in the run game. Los […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoSteelers Draft Safety Antoine Brooks Jr.
The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Maryland safety Antoine Brooks Jr. with the 198th pick in the NFL Draft on Saturday afternoon. Scouts have raved over his football IQ, which will help him at the next level. He is a bit of a linebacker/safety hybrid who plays strong against the run. He won't start immediately, but he'll […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoLions Bolster Run Defense With John Penisini
The Detroit Lions filled a position of need with a solid value pick in the sixth round of Saturday's NFL Draft. John Penisini is a big defensive tackle out of Utah who should be able to immediately help a Lions Defense that allowed the second-most yards in the NFL last season. Despite weighing in at […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoBroncos Draft Netane Muti To Help O-Line
The Denver Broncos used their sixth-round pick (181st overall) on offensive guard Netane Muti out of Fresno State. Muti has injury concerns - he's played just five games over the past two seasons - but has good feet and can play all over the offensive line. Muti says he is OK after he suffered a […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoBengals Add To Offensive Line
The Cincinnati Bengals kicked off the sixth round of the NFL Draft by selecting Kansas offensive tackle Hakeem Adeniji. Adeniji has played both tackle and guard in college, so he will provide solid depth to a line that was a major team need coming into the draft. Adeniji plays with good explosiveness and is quick […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoCowboys Add To Pass Rush With Bradlee Anae
The Dallas Cowboys concluded the fifth round of the NFL Draft by selecting Utah edge rusher Bradlee Anae 179th overall. Anae sets a solid edge in the run game and has NFL-veteran pass-rush moves, according to the scouts. He has below-average athleticism but makes up for it with a high football IQ. He'll provide solid […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoBroncos Draft Linebacker Justin Strnad In Fifth Round
The Denver Broncos selected Wake Forest linebacker Justin Strnad with their fifth-round pick (178th overall) in the NFL Draft. Linebacker was an area of need for Denver coming into the draft, and they finally addressed it with Strnad. He has the ideal frame for a linebacker and great athleticism. He'll need to read plays quicker […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoChiefs Select Edge Rusher Michael Danna
The Kansas City Chiefs have selected Michigan edge rusher Michael Danna with the 177th overall pick in the NFL draft. Danna was a powerful bull-rusher playing at Michigan, but he underwhelmed against stronger competition in one season in the Big Ten. He's 6-foot-2, 261 pounds with long limbs, so the tools are there to become […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoBuccaneers Continue To Add Offensive Weapons
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers revamped offense will be getting another new member after the team used the 161st overall pick on Minnesota wide receiver Tyler Johnson. This is a great value pick for Tampa and yet another weapon for newly acquired quarterback Tom Brady. Johnson will replace the departed Breshad Perriman as the third WR in head […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoBrowns Use Pick No. 160 On Nick Harris
The Cleveland Browns drafted some offensive line depth with their fifth-round pick by selecting Washington center Nick Harris 160th overall. Harris won't start right away, but can provide solid depth in the interior of that offensive line. He is an experienced player, being a three-year starter for the Huskies, and should fit nicely in Kevin […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoPatriots Draft Kicker Justin Rohrwasser
The New England Patriots used their fifth-round pick (159th overall) on Marshall kicker Justin Rohrwasser. Rohrwasser made over 85 percent of his kicks for the Thundering Herd last season and is one of the top kickers in this draft class. The kicking game was a disaster for New England last season after they parted ways […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoJets Add To Secondary With Bryce Hall
The New York Jets drafted some much-needed cornerback help with Virginia's Bryce Hall at 158th overall. Hall had a second-round grade last season but returned for his senior year, where he broke his fibula and tore his deltoid, ending his season. Hall says he'll be 100 percent for training camp, and if that's the case, […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoJaguars Go Defense Again With Safety Daniel Thomas
The Jacksonville Jaguars selected a third member of the secondary by taking Auburn safety Daniel Thomas 157th overall. Thomas is a bigger player at 5-foot-10 and 215 pounds but has good speed for his size. He needs to improve his run-game support and tackling to be a consistent starter in the NFL. He'll begin his […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoTexans Add Secondary Depth With John Reid
The Houston Texans used the 141st overall pick in the NFL Draft on Penn State cornerback John Reid. Reid was a reliable outside corner in college, but a lack of size will likely lead to an inside role in the NFL. He plays sound off-coverage but has been effective in man-to-man schemes as well. Reid […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoJaguars Add To Defense With Shaquille Quarterman
The Jacksonville Jaguars continue to rebuild their defense by drafting Miami linebacker Shaquille Quarterman. Jacksonville needed another linebacker to pair with Myles Jack, and Quarterman fits that need. He is a quick, downhill defender in the run game and is a sound tackler. He'll need to improve in coverage to become a true three-down defender […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoAmik Robertson Heading To Las Vegas
The Las Vegas Raiders bolstered their secondary by selecting Louisiana Tech cornerback Amik Robertson, making it back-to-back picks from the Bulldogs secondary. Robertson is a smaller corner at just 5-foot-8, but he plays with the confidence of an All-Pro. He boasts great quickness and plays the ball in the air well. He'll struggle to cover […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoChiefs Select Safety L'Jarius Sneed
The Kansas City Chiefs added depth to their secondary by selecting Louisiana Tech saftey L'Jarius Sneed with the 138th overall pick. Sneed has the ability to play corner as well, so that could help him find the field earlier in his career. He's a smaller safety but should add to a Kansas City secondary that […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoJaguars Add To Secondary With Josiah Scott
The Jacksonville Jaguars added to their secondary again in the fourth round of the NFL Draft, selecting Michigan State cornerback Josiah Scott. The Jaguars needed help in their secondary and have addressed that need with Scott and first-founder C.J. Henderson. Scott is a smaller cornerback at just 5-foot-9, but he boasts great recovery speed and […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoLions Draft Offensive Lineman Logan Stenberg
The Detroit Lions addressed their offensive line in the fourth round of the NFL Draft, selecting Kentucky offensive guard Logan Stenberg 121st overall. At 6-foot-6, 317 pounds, Stenberg is a mauler in the run game, which should help Kerryon Johnson and second-round pick D'Andre Swift. His lack of agility hurts him in pass protection, which […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoJets Add RB Depth With Lamical Perine
The New York Jets used the first of three fourth-round picks on Florida running back Lamical Perine. The former four-star recruit is an efficient runner with strong receiving skills, which could get him on the field in passing downs. He lacks consistency at times and scouts have criticized his ability to find the hole. He'll […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoFalcons Add Linebacker Depth With Mykal Walker
The Atlanta Falcons added more depth to their defense by drafting Fresno State linebacker Mykal Walker at pick No. 119. Walker is a solid off-the-ball linebacker who plays downhill in the run game. He has good athleticism that allows him to play sideline-to-sideline. His coverage skills could use work and relegate him to a backup […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoBroncos Add Another Pass-Catcher With Albert Okwuegbunam
The Denver Broncos used the 118th pick in the 2020 NFL Draft to add yet another pass-catcher for quarterback Drew Lock. Missouri tight end Albert Okwuegbunam will join a Broncos draft class that already includes wide receivers Jerry Jeudy and K.J. Hamler, who were their first and second picks, respectively. At 6-foot-6, Okwuegbunam is a […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoVikings Draft D.J. Wonnum In Fourth Round
The Minnesota Vikings used their fourth-round selection (117th overall) on South Carolina edge rusher D.J. Wonnum. The former high school tight end is a tall, fast pass rusher who plays with maximum effort on every play. According to scouts, he needs work in the run game, as he has a tendency to get washed out […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoChiefs Add To Their Offensive Line With Lucas Niang
The Kansas City Chiefs selected TCU offensive tackle Lucas Niang with the 96th overall pick in the NFL Draft on Friday night. Niang is a large man at 6-foot-6 and 315 pounds, and he will provide solid depth on the line with a chance to carve out a starting role. Despite his size, scouts have […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoBroncos Draft McTelvin Agim In Third Round
The Denver Broncos drafted Arkansas defensive lineman McTelvin Agim with the 95th overall pick in Friday's NFL Draft. Agim is a pass-rushing specialist with long arms and a diverse set of moves to beat offensive tackles. He needs work in the running game, but could carve out a role on passing downs as most teams […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoPackers Draft Tight End Josiah Deguara
The Green Bay Packers finally addressed their pass-catchers by drafting Cincinnati tight end Josiah Deguara in the third round at pick No. 94 overall. The Packers needed more skill players for quarterback Aaron Rodgers, and they addressed that need with a 6-foot-2 tight end. Deguara is a red-zone threat, as he had 12 total touchdowns over […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoTitans Draft Speedy Running Back Darrynton Evans
The Tennessee Titans used their third-round pick (93rd overall) on Appalachian State running back Darrynton Evans. Evans is fast -- he ran a 4.41-second 40-yard dash at the combine -- and should complement power-back Derrick Henry nicely in Tennessee's run-first offensive attack. Evans is a one-cut running back with solid explosiveness and excellent vision to […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoCardinals Add To Offensive Line With Josh Jones
The Arizona Cardinals drafted Houston offensive tackle Josh Jones with the 72nd overall pick in the NFL Draft. This is a huge steal for Arizona here, as some mock drafts had the Houston tackle going in the back end of the first round. At 6-foot-5 and 319 pounds, Jones is a big body, but he […]
Mike Schwarzenbach 5 years agoRavens Bolster Defensive Line With Justin Madubuike
The Baltimore Ravens used the 71st pick in the NFL Draft to add to their already strong defensive line by picking Texas A&M defensive tackle Justin Madubuike. He is a high-motor player who should add to a Ravens defensive front that already allowed the fourth-fewest rushing yards last season. At 6-foot-3, 293 pounds, he is […]
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